Hazard - Le Chemin de L'Oubli. 1974 France

Hazard were a very obscure band who played many concerts throughout France in the early 70s, but only left behind this one single in 1974. For my tastes, Hazard are the exact type of band one hopes (begs?) for a quality archival release to emerge. That mythical album which was recorded and well preserved, but never released. We can dream right?

The music here belongs to the French theatrical progressive rock genre of Ange and Mona Lisa, but really it's much more than that. There's a space rock element that permeates, with synthesizers and mellotron providing the backdrop. In this manner I'm most reminded of Pulsar, especially at the time of Pollen. A full album of this could prove to be at the highest rating levels.

Ownership: SP: 1974 private. With very nice picture sleeve. Recent online acquisition (2022).

5/10/19 (first listen / review / new entry); 5/29/22 (update)